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Data centre boss loses bonuses after stock sell-off

Data centre boss loses bonuses after stock sell-off

NextDC is shaking up its board and its high-profile boss is giving up his incentives after its shares crashed following delays in a major state project.

Unions decry loss of workers' rights amid rise of AI

Unions decry loss of workers' rights amid rise of AI

Unions decry loss of workers' rights amid rise of AI

Unions decry loss of workers' rights amid rise of AI

From truckies to teachers, unions say workers must be prioritised over bots to protect their rights and safety in the rush to embrace artificial intelligence.

Don't scare off data centre investment: business lobby

Don't scare off data centre investment: business lobby

Don't scare off data centre investment: business lobby

Don't scare off data centre investment: business lobby

Despite a growing backlash against data centres, developers already engage effectively with local communities, the Business Council says.

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Rush to fix program flaws as hacking attempts surge

Rush to fix program flaws as hacking attempts surge

Millions of attempted cyberattacks have followed the disclosure of vulnerabilities in a key programming language as the world scrambles to patch up the problem.

Global glitch triggers 'rat race' to lock down websites

Global glitch triggers 'rat race' to lock down websites

Businesses and governments have raced against time - and hackers - to fix an AI-discovered vulnerability that led to thousands of websites going offline.

Meta fined $US25 billion over New Mexico data privacy

Meta fined $US25 billion over New Mexico data privacy

Meta has been ordered to pay billions to the US state of New Mexico after it was found to have used consumers' information illegally ahead of the 2016 election.

Government websites go dark after AI-discovers flaw

Government websites go dark after AI-discovers flaw

Approximately 75 per cent of websites and the applications they host run on the PHP programming language where vulnerabilities have been identified.

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Overlooked industry could unlock billions for Australia

Overlooked industry could unlock billions for Australia

Overlooked industry could unlock billions for Australia

Overlooked industry could unlock billions for Australia

Australian semiconductor ingenuity could help propel economic growth and productivity, as an industry body calls for government help to scale up the sector.

Data centre developer's shares crash after backlash

Data centre developer's shares crash after backlash

Data centre developer's shares crash after backlash

Data centre developer's shares crash after backlash

Community opposition to mammoth power lines running through a suburban neighbourhood has resulted in a more than 40 per cent drop in NextDC shares.

'Big fakes': watchdog warns of rampant AI scam threat

'Big fakes': watchdog warns of rampant AI scam threat

'Big fakes': watchdog warns of rampant AI scam threat

'Big fakes': watchdog warns of rampant AI scam threat

Artificial intelligence poses major risks to the financial sector and consumers, including by making scams appear more realistic.

AI surveillance, conspiring bots on watchdog's radar

AI surveillance, conspiring bots on watchdog's radar

AI surveillance, conspiring bots on watchdog's radar

AI surveillance, conspiring bots on watchdog's radar

Shoppers have been warned of discriminatory pricing, more convincing scammers and putting their faith in a bot to find them the best deal as AI marches on.

AI-driven workplace surveillance sparks rights warning

AI-driven workplace surveillance sparks rights warning

AI-driven workplace surveillance sparks rights warning

AI-driven workplace surveillance sparks rights warning

Worker's rights must be considered as part of the rollout of artificial intelligence, say experts fronting an inquiry into the emerging technology.

'Biting heads off puppies': AI's threat to elections

'Biting heads off puppies': AI's threat to elections

'Biting heads off puppies': AI's threat to elections

'Biting heads off puppies': AI's threat to elections

Australia's election regulator has warned artificial intelligence is making democracy harder to protect, but doesn't believe it's all up to him to fix.

'Pre-vetting' accusation as politicians grapple with AI

'Pre-vetting' accusation as politicians grapple with AI

'Pre-vetting' accusation as politicians grapple with AI

'Pre-vetting' accusation as politicians grapple with AI

Labor and the coalition stand accused of interfering with a bipartisan committee's recommendations from an independent inquiry into rapid technological changes.

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Australia's AI business opportunity lies with expansion

One of Australia's major banks has told an inquiry that expanding AI models and data centres could create opportunities for local businesses to grow.

Firmus fizzles out: AI factory firm pulls $44b float

The $7 billion stock exchange float of Bitcoin miner-turned data centre operator Firmus has been scrapped after investors questioned its lofty valuation.

Concerns AI a shoulder to cry on for sexually exploited

Artificial intelligence is in some cases more likely to hear about online sexual victimisation than teachers or police, new research shows.

'Substantial human flourishing' could come from AI use

One of the government's sharpest minds, Andrew Leigh, believes AI has the potential to raise living standards and create a more equal society.

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Cyber firm labels AI without regulation as 'wild west'

Australia can't afford to just pull up the drawbridge against artificial intelligence threats, experts say, urging the government to force AI to be safer.

AI companies want to bypass copyright laws for content

Major US tech companies have bluntly told an inquiry they want to use Australian content to train models without having to honour the country's copyright rules.

Small business delivers e-safety wishlist as risks grow

Australia's entrepreneurs and small business owners need a hand-up, not a mandate to improve cyber-security, industry groups say, as online threats grow.

Treasurer to sell Australia's AI capability in Japan

Treasurer Jim Chalmers will travel to Japan as he seeks to convince investors and officials Australia is a safe haven for their cash amid global uncertainty.

Experts warn about gaps in online video game regulation

The push to compel online gaming providers to comply with the government's online safety regulations is struggling to keep pace with technological growth.

OpenAI discloses another government website breach

Another government website has been breached by a rogue AI agent as experts warn that Australia's understanding of its own data systems is lacking.

Online gaming giants told to lift safety standards

Some major tech companies are not doing enough to keep children safe online, the eSafety Commission warns as it threatens further penalties.

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